Vehicle recall 05V325000 · July 20, 2005
2004 Mazda RX-8
On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper forging of the lower control arm, cracks may occur in the ball joint socket.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper forging of the lower control arm, cracks may occur in the ball joint socket.
- Consequence
- In severe driving conditions, the ball may separate from the ball joint socket and a loss of steering may occur, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the control arms. The recall began on August 30, 2005. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
- Notes
- Mazda recall no. 3405G.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V325000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 20, 2005
- Filed by
- MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Manufacturer campaign
- 3405G
- Owner notification
- August 30, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 27,800
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mazda RX-8 (2004): 2004
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